Released in 1969, It’s Cool in the Furnace is a popular Christian youth musical created by Buryl Red (music) and Grace Hawthorne (lyrics). Based on the biblical story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, the album uses catchy folk-influenced songs and spoken narration to retell the events of the fiery furnace in an upbeat, humorous, and memorable way. Featuring standout numbers like “It’s Cool in the Furnace” and “Let the People Praise the Lord,” the musical became widely performed in churches and schools, making it one of the most beloved Christian children’s musicals of its era.